Job — Biological Science Technicians, USDA Forest Service (OR) |

Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service

Threat Characterization and Management Program

Resilience and Ecosystem Disturbance Team (RED)

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Biological Science Technician

GS-0404-03/04/05/06

The Resilience and Ecosystem Disturbance Team (RED) of the Pacific Northwest Research Station are recruiting Biological Science Technicians (Research) GS-0404-03, GS-0404-04, GS-0404-05, and GS-0404-06 for 1039 hour temporary appointments starting in May/June 2012. A total of 8 positions may be filled.

These positions will be located in the Forestry and Range Sciences Laboratory in La Grande, Oregon. They will be in support of research in fire and bark beetle mortality of conifers, and invasive plant bio-control research and development in an interdisciplinary team.

The incumbents will participate responsibly with research scientists to carry out most phases of complex/multi disciplinary research projects concerning the ecology of native and exotic insects in northwest conifer and hardwood forests as well as bio-control of invasive plant species. Successful candidates will assume full technical and operational responsibility for study installation, data collection, and data entry and analysis. The work will require extensive travel throughout OR, ID, MT and UT.

The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion related to conservation work requiring walking on rough terrain, climbing steep banks, and traversing ditches and furrows. The duration of the activity contributes to the arduous nature of the job.

The work is performed in a forest environment where the terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation. Temperatures may range from very hot and dry to cool and extremely wet. Rain, snow, wind, or dust may be encountered. Work requires the use of safety equipment such as boots, gloves, goggles, and hardhats. Employee must exercise safe work practices.

Application can be made via the USAJOBS website at;

GS-3 Bio-aid

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/2116921

GS-4 Bio tech (nat resources)

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/2117009

GS-4 Bio tech (plants)

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/2117299

GS-5 Bio tech (nat resources)

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/2117021

GS-5 Bio tech (plants)

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/2117311

GS-6 Bio tech (natural resources)